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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.19, 1,176.81 and 687.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.19, 1,176.81 and 687.48 is: 1,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.19 : 1,176.81 = 687.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.19/1,176.81 = 687.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.19x = 1,176.81 × 687.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.19x = 809,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,033.34/785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.37

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